State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D-353-19 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Miller Catalyzer Corporation "Series 45000 and 61000 OBD II Compliant Three-way Catalytic Converters" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Miller Catalyzer Corporation (Miller) of 3295 Depot Road, Hayward, California 94545, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 to market its new aftermarket Series 45000 and 61000 three-way catalytic converters (TWC) for installation on selected 1996 through 2003 model year Ford and Mazda trucks equipped with on-board diagnostic II (OBD-II) systems and multiple catalytic converter systems (2, 3, 4 or 5 total) as specified in Appendix D-353-19 and ncorporated herein. Series 61000 will be used as front catalytic converters (2 units) and Series 45000 as rear catalytic converter(s) (1 unit, 2 or 3 units) for multiple catalytic converter system applications. Series 45000 only is used as replacement catalytic converter for dual exhaust system (2 units). These catalytic converters may be sold as universal or direct-fit system for the vehicles listed in Appendix D-353-19. The Series 45000 and 61000 TWCs may also be installed on non-OBD II vehicles (1995 and older) similar in engine and exhaust configuration to those listed in Appendix D-353-19. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G-02-003, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the aftermarket catalytic converters was based on durability bench-aging by Delphi Energy & Engine Management System (Delphi) using the Air Resources Board modified RAT-A bench-aging cycle for 100 hours, and testing conducted at the Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), as specified in the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non-original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped With On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Systems." WHEREAS, emissions tests conducted at ATDS, Ontario, California, using a 1999 4.0L Ford Explorer with Series 45000 (2 units) only installed and a 1998 4.0L Ford Ranger with Series 61000 (2 units) installed as the front catalytic converters and Series 45000 (2 units) installed as the rear catalytic converters showed that the vehicles met the applicable emission standards. Both test vehicles are certified as category 2 light-duty trucks and Low Emission Vehicle emission standards (LDT2, LEV). OBD II compatibility tests performed on the vehicles showed that Series 45000 and 61000 TWC system does not affect the vehicles' ability to perform OBD II system monitoring. The following are the test results in grams per mile:
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State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD
EXECUTIVE ORDER D-353-19 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156
of the Vehicle Code
Miller Catalyzer Corporation "Series 45000 and 61000 OBD II Compliant Three-way Catalytic Converters"
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156.
WHEREAS, Miller Catalyzer Corporation (Miller) of 3295 Depot Road, Hayward, California 94545, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 to market its new aftermarket Series 45000 and 61000 three-way catalytic converters (TWC) for installation on selected 1996 through 2003 model year Ford and Mazda trucks equipped with on-board diagnostic II (OBD-II) systems and multiple catalytic converter systems (2, 3, 4 or 5 total) as specified in Appendix D-353-19 and ncorporated herein. Series 61000 will be used as front catalytic converters (2 units) and Series 45000 as rear catalytic converter(s) (1 unit, 2 or 3 units) for multiple catalytic converter system applications. Series 45000 only is used as replacement catalytic converter for dual exhaust system (2 units). These catalytic converters may be sold as universal or direct-fit system for the vehicles listed in Appendix D-353-19. The Series 45000 and 61000 TWCs may also be installed on non-OBD II vehicles (1995 and older) similar in engine and exhaust configuration to those listed in Appendix D-353-19.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G-02-003, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the aftermarket catalytic converters was based on durability bench-aging by Delphi Energy & Engine Management System (Delphi) using the Air Resources Board modified RAT-A bench-aging cycle for 100 hours, and testing conducted at the Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), as specified in the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non-original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped With On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Systems."
WHEREAS, emissions tests conducted at ATDS, Ontario, California, using a 1999 4.0L Ford Explorer with Series 45000 (2 units) only installed and a 1998 4.0L Ford Ranger with Series 61000 (2 units) installed as the front catalytic converters and Series 45000 (2 units) installed as the rear catalytic converters showed that the vehicles met the applicable emission standards. Both test vehicles are certified as category 2 light-duty trucks and Low Emission Vehicle emission standards (LDT2, LEV). OBD II compatibility tests performed on the vehicles showed that Series 45000 and 61000 TWC system does not affect the vehicles' ability to perform OBD II system monitoring. The following are the test results in grams per mile:
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ATDS, Ontario, California - 1999 4.0L Ford Explorer NMOG CO NOx Remarks
100K Standard 0.130 5 .5 0.5
Series 45000(2) Test 1 0.122 1.8 0.2 Pass Series 45000(2) Test 2 0. 126 1.9 0.2 Pass
ATDS, Ontario, California - 1998 4.0L Ford Ranger 100K Standard 0.130 5.5 0.5 Series 45000(2)/61000(2) T1 0.060 0.9 0.2 Pass Series 45000(2)/61000(2) T2 0.050 0.8 0.2 Pass
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter system is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D-353-19 subject to the following conditions:
1 . No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter system as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter system or any of its components, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California.
2. Marketing of the catalytic converter system using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converters for application other than the ones shown in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converter system as individual devices.
Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Miller Catalyzer Corporation, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any emission reduction claims for the catalytic converter system and is only a finding that the catalytic converter system is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156.
4 Miller Catalyzer Corporation's installation instructions for the new catalytic converter system must conform to requirements in Paragraphs I and X of the 'Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non-original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Systems."
5. Upon installation, the catalytic converter system must carry a manufacturer's warranty for 50,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five years on the shell and end pipes.
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6. Miller Catalyzer Corporation and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converter system as a "high or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make it appear to perform better than an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converter.
7. The new aftermarket catalytic converter substrates may not be sold or supplied to a third party by Miller Catalyzer Corporation, its associates, vendors, other businesses, and individuals associated with Miller Catalyzer Corporation, to be assembled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order.
8. Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packaging identification different from the ones described in this Executive Order must be approved by the Air Resources Board prior to shipment.
9. Miller must submit the required quality audit and production quantity reports for its aftermarket catalytic converter semi-annually, covering the periods January 1 through June 30, and July 1 through December 31.
Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten day written notice of intention to revoke it, during which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist.
Executive Order D-353-18 date May 30, 2007, is hereby superseded and of no further force and effect.
Executed at El Monte, California, this / day of November 2007.
Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division
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APPENDIX D-353-19
Miller Catalyzer Corporation, Catalytic Converter Series 45000/61000, For Ford/Mazda LDT2 and MDV